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Simply contact us and we will add you to our list. We do not accept credit cards, so payment is either by check or cash sent to: 2001 Hamilton St. apt. 402 Philadelphia, PA 19130 or payment at the door.

If you choose to attend a few meetings before becoming a member, we will take membership enrollment at the door.

Membership is $50 per year with a discounted cost for the luncheon. Non-member pricing is $45.00 per luncheon and member's cost is $35.00.

Luncheon includes a buffet, always with a seafood entrée, provided by the Racquet Club with dessert and coffee or hot/ice tea.

We look forward to you becoming a member and adding to our monthly discussion concerning the future of the Philadelphia region.

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The Philadelphia Committee on City Policy can trace its roots and basic concept to the Philadelphia Committee on Public Affairs (PCPA), a civic affairs group that evolved from the City Club, founded around 1905. It was established as a luncheon group formed to "bring people together interested in public affairs and to give them a place to meet, talk and act". PCPA inspired Walter Phillips, Ed Bacon and other notables to establish a new group in 1940 that would not only allow women, but also focus on "enlisting Philadelphia's young and the politically active". This new organization became known as the City Policy Committee (CPC).

By the late 1940's due to the formation of other organizations, fulfilling purposes promoted by CPC, there was a slackening of interest. While still providing a valuable stimulus to public endeavor and a clearing house for exchange of information and ideas on civic affairs, it became apparent that a new organization should be formed. Merging the ideas of these like minded orgnizations, on January 8, 1952 the name and organization Philadelphia Committee on City Policy (PCCP) was established.

The current mission of PCCP is to keep our members and interested parties informed on matters involving city and regional public policy, serve as a bridge between government, non-profits and the private sector and be a catalyst for sound public discussion. PCCP holds monthly forums featuring speakers from government, business, non-profits and other public interested groups. PCCP often collaborates with other civic groups in presenting forums and occasionally holds member-only policy briefings on cutting edge issues.

PCCP has carried on the tradition of CPC's concept of "charter luncheons" at a centrally located meeting place, now held at The McCormick & Schmick's, to learn about and discuss the issues facing the city and region.

PCCP is striving to provide the information needed to affect change by adhering to Walter Phillips' statement:
"No important change is accomplished in city, state or national affairs except though the action of a group who not only have the understanding of the problems, but also understanding of each other and confidence in one another".

The 2013 PCCP Leadership Award has been presented to John Andrew Gallery

Mr. Gallery is a former Executive Director of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. Among his many achievements, he created Philadelphia's Office of Housing and Community Development and is the co-founder of Urban Partners. Recently retired after many years of leadership at the Preservation Alliance and other organizations in Philadelphia, PCCP honored Mr. Gallery with the 2013 PCCP Leadership Award for his dedication and works on behalf of the City of Philadelphia and the region.

Robert Thomas of Campbell Thomas & Co. Architects was our guest speaker at the Awards Luncheon. Bob discussed "The Impact of Historic Preservation on the Region." Bob is a founding partner of his firm, which is noted for historic preservation, energy conscious design, community development and accessible design.

The Awards Luncheon was June 5, 2013 at the Racquet Club.

PCCP initiated its award program in 1990, intended to honor:
a person who exercised leadership in matters of public policy
a person who exhibited leadership on the community level
an organization which exemplified dedication and service to Philadelphia.

Past Award Winners:

2009 – Phil Goldsmith
2003 – Philadelphia Bar Association Homeless Advocacy Project
2002 – Paul Levy
2001 – Joanne Denworth
2000 – Cecilia Yep
1999 – Ernest E. Jones
1998 – Willard G. Rouse / Ruth Wright Hayre (posthumously)
1997 – Elliot Shelkrot
1996 – Philip Price

The Philadelphia Committee on City Policy (PCCP) is a long standing civic affairs organization with roots dating back to 1905, that holds monthly luncheon discussion meetings with speakers focusing on current issues and public policy facing the city and region. Featured speakers come from all aspects of city and regional government, non-profits, private sector and other public interest groups.

Timely topics affecting the city and region are presented by experts in the field with an opportunity to question and discuss the topic at hand with the speaker in a very up close and unique setting.

PCCP 's mission is to "keep our members and other interested parties informed on matters involving city and regional public policy, serve as a bridge between government , non-profits and the private sector, and be a catalyst for sound public discussion".